Edward G. Robinson Gives $100,000 to U.s.o.

July 2, 1941

NEW YORK (Jul. 1)

Edward G. Robinson, Jewish motion picture actor, has donated $100,000 to the United Service Organizations $10,765,000 drive for recreation facilities for the armed forces, it was announced today. At a rally in Hollywood, Robinson said he made the contribution as “a small down payment on the privilege of being an American.”